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to exaggerate
01
to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is
Transitive: to exaggerate sth
Examples
She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments on her resume to make herself stand out.
His storytelling is entertaining, but he has a tendency to exaggerate the details for dramatic effect.
02
to make one's physical features or body parts more noticeable with clothing, products, or accessories
Examples
He wears a large hat to exaggerate his height.
The high collar exaggerates the length of his neck.
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